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A Revolution in Type: Gender and the Making of the American Yiddish Press

on Zoom

Between the 1880s and 1920s, Yiddish-language newspapers rose from obscurity to become successful institutions integral to American Jewish life. During this period, Yiddish-speaking immigrants came to view newspapers as indispensable parts of their daily lives. For many Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe, acclimating to America became inextricably intertwined with becoming a devoted reader of the […]

Discovering the Frank Brothers – Freeborn Men of Color, Soldiers of Independence

on Zoom

Shirley Green will speak about her recent book, Revolutionary Blacks: Discovering the Frank Brothers, Freeborn Men of Color, Soldiers of Independence (Westholme Publishing; 2023). The narrative follows the lives of William and Benjamin Frank, two brothers who enlisted in Second Rhode Island Regiment during the American Revolutionary War in the spring of 1777. Their military […]

Sogetsu Ikebana Moribana and Nageire Arrangements

Ikebana (ē-kĕ-bah-nah) is the ancient art of Japanese flower arranging and one of the traditional arts of Japan. A free translation of Ikebana might be “living flowers” or “making flowers come alive”. When flowers are beautifully arranged in a container, the arrangement evokes the whole of nature itself, and people’s relationship with nature. Presented by […]

A Film Feast of Asian & Pacific Islander Cuisine

In celebration of American Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, embark on a captivating exploration of Asian and Pacific Islander cuisine through the lens of cinema with William Costanzo, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor of English and Film. Join us on Zoom for an immersive experience featuring iconic films that celebrate the rich culinary traditions of […]

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